Comp-U-News from Comp-U-Talk

August 2014

“Worry doesn't help tommorrow's troubles
but it does ruin today's happiness.”

- Gary A. Freedman

Happy
August! As we enter the hottest month of the year, it might be appropriate to
talk about one the major causes of computer failure — HEAT.

Heat damages the insides of your computer, similar to what happens to the
elastic in your underwear when you dry them in a hot dryer multiple times.
Eventually, they lose their elasticity and become dry and crumbly.

So how can you prevent heat? First, keep the computer components clean,
especially the fans. This is easily accomplished by taking the side off of the
case and using a can of air to blow the dust out. This is best done with the
computer turned off and outside. Need air? Need help? Come see us, we will show
you how.

Second, turn the computer off. I know the debates about leaving the computer on
vs turning the computer off. I know that some computers are required to stay on
because they are servers or they need to perform backups after hours, but for
those that don’t have to be left on—turn them off. Not only will you save on
your electric bill, you will also lengthen the life of the computer.

~Janet

We’re cleaning
house and thought you might like to explore a New Use for an Old
Keyboard